The new school year has started, and that calls for quite a few changes among parents and teachers alike. If you need a little me-time, then what better way to celebrate a fresh start and a period of new challenges than a few refreshing cocktails?
Here are some cocktails that are perfect to celebrate the start of the school year - light, fresh, and full of flavour!
Apple Cider Mule
This autumnal twist on the classic Moscow Mule is perfect for the transition from summer to autumn, a time when many schools start again.
Ingredients
- 60 ml vodka
- 90 ml apple cider
- 30 ml lime juice
- Ginger beer (to top up)
- Cinnamon stick and slice of apple for garnish
Preparation
- Fill a copper mug (or glass) with ice
- Add the vodka, apple cider and lime juice
- Top up with ginger beer
- Stir gently
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a slice of apple
Espresso Martini
For those who need an energetic kick to get the school year going, the Espresso Martini is the perfect choice. This cocktail not only gives you a boost, but is also delicious as an after-dinner drink.
Ingredients
- 45 ml vodka
- 30 ml freshly brewed espresso
- 15 ml coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
- Sugar syrup to taste
Preparation
- Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker
- Pour into a martini glass
- Garnish with three coffee beans
Autumn Sangria
Sangria is always a cosy choice for groups, and this autumn version with seasonal fruit is perfect for an after-dinner drink with friends or colleagues after the first week of school.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 60 ml cognac
- 250 ml apple juice
- 1 apple, cut into pieces
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Sparkling water or soda to taste
Preparation
- Mix all ingredients in a large carafe
- Leave in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavours soak in.
- Add some sparkling water just before serving for a refreshing effect.
Classic Margarita
A classic margarita suits well on a sunny day or after a long first day of school. It is fresh, refreshing and offers the perfect balance of sweet, sour and a hint of salt.
Ingredients
- 60 ml tequila
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 15 ml orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- Salt for the rim of the glass
Preparation
- Moisten the rim of the glass with lime and dip in salt
- Shake the tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur with ice
- Pour into the glass
- Garnish with a slice of lime
Pear and Ginger Fizz
Pears and ginger give this drink a fresh and warm flavour, ideal for a toast to a new school year.
Ingredients
- 60 ml pear juice
- 30 ml gin
- 15 ml lime juice
- Ginger ale to top up
- Slices of pear and ginger for garnish
Preparation
- Fill a glass with ice
- Add the gin, pear juice and lime juice
- Top up with ginger ale
- Stir gently
- Garnish with pear slices and fresh ginger
Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz remains a perfect choice for any time of year. It is light, fizzy and refreshing, making it a great choice for a relaxing drink after a busy first week of school.
Ingredients
Preparation
- Pour the prosecco and Aperol into a glass with ice
- Add a splash of sparkling water
- Garnish with a slice of orange
Whiskey Sour
For those who prefer something a little stronger, the Whiskey Sour is a classic choice that offers a nice balance between sweet and sour.
Ingredients
- 60 ml bourbon
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml sugar syrup
- Optional: egg white for extra foam
Preparation
- Shake the ingredients with ice and pour into a glass with ice cubes
- Garnish with a slice of orange or cherry
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